Flowers and wreaths for condolences
How to express your condolences by delivering flowers
Flowers are a beautiful way to express empathy for a friend or family member about the death of their loved one, as you would say it in words.
Flowers can even say more than words at such moments, because the right words are lost or it is just too hard to say. Because families are engaged in a lot of things these days, funeral bureaus assist them, but some people can't afford these services. Flowers and wreaths are usually sent to funeral homes or the home of the bereaved. They create peace and sympathy in this situation of much grief. The memories of our loved one will appear, seeing the beautiful arrangements with flowers, which in other situations make us joyful and smiling, not just sad.
Recently, cremations have been increasing and in most cases commemorative services have been cut or not taking place. Many people are not sure if it is appropriate to send flowers when a person has been cremated. But you have to respect the family of the deceased, express your empathy and show them that you are with them at this moment. Colorful arrangements or baskets of food are a great way to express your support. You can send flowers to the funeral home or to the home of the bereaved. Be sure to put a card or mourning ribbon with your name so that the family knows who to later thank. In some cases, the family may ask for charity instead of flowers. But still, there are not many people who want this way of empathy, so sending flowers is still the most appropriate. Showing sympathy with flowers or a basket of food is always appropriate.
- The arrangements of flowers should be original, be for this reason, express your attitude to the deceased. To be gentle and soothing, but also highly expressive. Flowers being sent in most cases indicate the personality of the deceased person, his interests or personal relationship of the sender with the deceased. His family will acknowledge this gesture and appreciate it.
- You can also send a special arrangement of flowers, which is placed on the coffin. The variety of proposals is great and depending on the region, religion and culture, you can choose the most appropriate. Family or very close friends usually choose bouquets or mourning gums, while friends - flower arrangements or baskets of flowers. Recently, many people are looking for something different that is not related to this exact reason, not to use only white flowers. Thus, the family has the opportunity to leave some of the flowers in their home or donate them to a church, hospital or nursing home.
- For the cork, rich arrangements of a variety of flowers on a Western or American model can be offered. Smaller arrangements are usually chosen by the children of the deceased and they are a symbol of their love for the parent. On special stands are placed mourning arrangements in the form of hearts, crosses or wreaths. Such as these arrangements are usually appropriate and sent to the ritual halls, and not to the home of the bereaved. Colored arrangements or baskets can be sent to both places.
- You can also express your sympathy with seasonal flowers in an appropriate way. Flowers can be simple, simple but elegant. The use of fresh flowers, rather than silk ones, is a reminder of the beauty of life and its endless cycle.
- Baskets with plants usually last longer, and each one can be picked up from the basket and handed out after the service.
- The bouquet of flowers should be slightly intercepted at the base, look like a set of flowers, and the arrangements should not be shaped with pronounced hard edges and corners. The round shape creates a sense of stability and comfort.
- If you know what are the deceased's favorite colors and flowers, select and send such bouquets or arrangements.
- Most flowers are suitable for this occasion, but some flowers and their flowers have a personal or archaic meaning. What the sender feels to the mourners or the deceased is seen/expressed with the flowers. Red carnations are classic burial flowers, they are beautiful and are always available in flower shops. Eternal roses – they always express what you feel deeply and experience. Spring flowers are a message of hope. Chrysanthemums are also associated with death and burials.